Florida's Surfer Blood are surf rockers with an ironic twist: None of them surf. Instead their songs are inspired by the West Palm Beach area they call home. But instead of generic odes to beaches and the surf or carbon copies of the most famous surf rockers, The Beach Boys, the band remains individualistic in sound and their debut album Astro Coast invites listeners into the many facets of their world. The band being labeled as surf rock might steer listeners away but aside from references to the surfing the band's songs can be seen as much more than lazy rock filled with simple tales of beach life. "Floating Vibes" and "Take It Easy" are sentimental as well as enjoyable and while "Swim" doesn't really go anywhere lyrically it's arguably the most catchy and entertaining track on the album. Instrumental track "Neighbor Riff" continues in the albums' efforts to provide a little something for everyone. Also fans of old school rock n' roll will be happy to discover that the album is absolutely filled with electric guitar. The album is a great work of pop featuring memorable sing-a-long hooks while also showcasing the band's talented playing.
Hear what the band sounds like with this video of their infectiously catchy "Swim" here:
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